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What to wear in Malibu.

Vibe: beachy · denim cutoffs

Malibu style is about effortless ease—the kind that only looks careless. Think sun-bleached hair, salt-stained linen, and the confidence to wear almost nothing. Dressing here means honoring the coastline: understated, sun-soaked, deliberately undone.

Pack vintage-cut denim cutoffs that live between your car and the beach, a lightweight linen shirt in cream or faded indigo, and leather slides worn soft from constant rotation. Add a long gold chain and sunglasses that have seen better days. These pieces work everywhere in Malibu—coffee in the canyon, dinner by the pier.

Summer's best-kept secret: bring twice as many lightweight layers as you think you need. The Pacific breeze turns warm afternoons cool quickly, and the right shirt becomes your most versatile piece. It's not about looking prepared; it's about looking like you belong.

— BestStyle editors